Langley HS Students & Families

Food Near Langley High School

Taza Shawarma & Falafel is about 15 minutes south of Langley High School on Seminary Road in Falls Church. Fresh shawarma carved from the spit. Crispy falafel made to order. Oven-baked manaeesh and Lebanese pies starting at $2.95. Over 40 menu items, all 100% halal, open 7 days until midnight.

Affordable, fast, and genuinely fresh -- the kind of food Langley students and parents deserve after a long day of classes, practices, and activities. Open 11 AM to midnight, seven days a week.

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Student-Friendly Prices

Pies $2.95, pitas $8.95

~15 min from Langley HS

14

Free Toppings

40+

Menu Items

15 min

From Langley HS

7 Days

Open Weekly

Langley HS Dining

The Food Landscape Near Langley High School

Langley HS students and parents face limited dining options near campus. Georgetown Pike is mostly residential, and the nearest commercial clusters lean heavily toward chains. Here is how Taza offers a better alternative.

After-School Hunger at Langley High School

Langley High School sits at 6520 Georgetown Pike in McLean -- one of the most affluent communities in Northern Virginia but one that is surprisingly limited when it comes to quick, affordable, freshly cooked food near campus. Georgetown Pike and the immediate area around Langley HS have very few walkable restaurants. Students with cars head to Tysons or Great Falls for chain options, but those trips eat into study time, practice schedules, and parental patience. Taza offers a direct alternative: real food, fast turnaround, student-friendly prices, and a location that is a straight shot down Route 123 and I-495.

McLean Families Need More Than Fast-Food Chains

Langley HS families come from McLean, Great Falls, parts of Tysons, and the Georgetown Pike corridor. Many of these families prioritize quality ingredients, halal options, and meals that feel like real cooking rather than reheated assembly-line food. The challenge is finding a restaurant that meets those standards while still being affordable and fast enough for a teenager's schedule. Taza fills that gap with a halal Mediterranean kitchen, shawarma carved off the spit, pita and pies baked in the oven, and student-friendly prices.

Taza's Connection to the Langley HS Community

Located on Seminary Road in Falls Church, Taza is roughly 15 minutes from Langley High School via Route 123 South to I-495 South to US-50 East. Langley students and parents can order ahead online for Clover pickup, call in group orders for team dinners, or stop by on the way home from school events. We are open 7 days, 11 AM to midnight. The drive is mostly highway, and the free parking lot means no circling for a spot.

Why Taza

Why Langley HS Students and Parents Choose Taza

Six reasons Langley families keep coming back to Taza for after-school meals, team dinners, and weekend visits.

About 15 Minutes from Langley HS

Taza is on Seminary Road in Falls Church -- roughly a 15-minute drive south from Langley High School via Route 123 and I-495. The route is mostly highway with minimal surface-street navigation. Students with cars or parents doing pickup reach us quickly after dismissal, and free parking means no wasted time looking for a spot.

Prices That Fit Student Budgets

Oven-baked pies start at $2.95. Za'atar manaeesh is $6.95. A full chicken shawarma pita is $9.95. Two Langley students can split a shawarma bowl and hummus between them. These are not student discount gimmicks -- they are the real everyday prices on a menu built around value.

Fast Turnaround, Fresh Preparation

Langley students run demanding schedules between AP classes, sports, clubs, and college prep. Order ahead online and pick up at the counter. Pies come from the oven hot. Pitas are assembled the moment you order. Bowls are built fresh. Shawarma is carved off the spit and falafel is fried to order.

100% Halal Kitchen

Every piece of chicken and beef at Taza is halal. The diverse Langley HS student body includes Muslim families from across McLean and the surrounding communities, and the whole menu is halal, so nobody has to ask which items are safe.

Cooked to Order, Not Reheated

This is not microwave food from a freezer. Shawarma is carved off the vertical spit when you order. Falafel is fried to order. Pita and pies come out of the oven warm. And you pick from 14 free toppings at the counter, so every pita is built the way you want it.

Study Groups and Teams Welcome

Need a table for six after a Langley lacrosse practice or debate prep session? Our dining room seats groups comfortably. Push tables together, order individually, and take your time. There is no pressure to rush out, and late-night study sessions are covered because we stay open until midnight.

Halal Standards

Our Halal Commitment to Langley HS Families

Halal is not a marketing label at Taza. It is the foundation of every decision we make -- from sourcing to preparation to service. Here is exactly what that means for your meal.

Halal Sourcing

All chicken and beef at Taza is halal. In general, halal meat comes from animals processed according to Islamic dietary law. If you have a sourcing question, call (703) 340-1014 and ask.

The Whole Menu Is Halal

There is no separate halal section at Taza because the entire menu is halal: chicken, beef, pies, manaeesh, sides, and sauces. Order anything on the board without checking first.

Carved Off the Spit

Our chicken and beef shawarma cook on vertical spits and are carved to order, so the meat in your pita or bowl comes straight off the spit rather than out of a steam tray. Taza means fresh in Arabic.

Zero Cross-Contamination

Taza operates a fully halal kitchen. There is no pork stored, prepared, or served anywhere on the premises. No alcohol-based ingredients appear in our sauces, marinades, or any recipe. Muslim families from the Langley HS community can eat here with total peace of mind.

Complete Vegetarian Selection

Halal dining includes more than meat. Our falafel, hummus, baba ghanouj, labneh, za'atar manaeesh, cheese manaeesh, spinach pies, and veggie pies are all naturally halal and vegetarian. Every member of your group -- regardless of dietary preference -- has real options at Taza.

Transparent Menu Labeling

Everything on the Taza menu is halal, and the vegetarian options are easy to spot: falafel, hummus, baba ghanouj, labneh, manaeesh, and the veggie pies. We are happy to answer questions from first-time visitors coming from Langley HS.

Menu Highlights

Featured Dishes for Langley HS Students & Parents

Every item below is 100% halal and made fresh to order. Prices shown are current. The full menu includes over 40 items -- pitas, wraps, bowls, flatbreads, pies, sides, smoothies, and desserts.

Chicken and beef shawarma bowls with fresh toppings
Spit-Carvedhalal

Chicken Shawarma Pita

$9.95

The go-to order for Langley HS students who want a fast, filling meal after school. Halal chicken shawarma carved off the vertical spit when you order, then wrapped in warm pita with garlic sauce, pickled turnips, lettuce, and tomato. Order ahead online so it fits between dismissal and practice.

Falafel bowl with salad and pickled vegetables
Vegetarianhalal | veg

Falafel Pita

$8.95

Falafel fried to order, with a deep golden crust and a bright green, herb-filled interior. Served in warm pita with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickles, and tahini. $8.95 it is one of the most affordable full sandwiches on the menu -- a substantial vegetarian option for Langley students and parents.

Chicken and beef shawarma bowls with fresh toppings
High Proteinhalal | gf option

Chicken Shawarma Bowl

$12.45

A generous portion of halal chicken shawarma over your choice of basmati rice, mixed greens, or hummus base. Topped with Arabic salad, pickled turnips, garlic sauce, and fresh herbs. Langley student-athletes order this after practice because it delivers serious protein without the heaviness of fried food. Available gluten-free on rice or greens.

Falafel, chicken, and beef shawarma bowls
Shrak Wraphalal

Beef Shawarma Shrak

$11.45

Halal beef shawarma carved off the vertical spit, sliced thin and rolled in shrak flatbread -- a paper-thin bread traditionally baked on a heated dome. Finished with tahini, garlic sauce, sumac, and pickled vegetables. The shrak is lighter than pita, letting the beef flavor come through. An easy pickup for Langley parents after school events.

Manaeesh baking on the oven deck
Budget Pickveg

Zaatar Manaeesh

$6.95

The classic Lebanese flatbread, available all day at Taza. Warm dough brushed with dried thyme (za'atar), sesame seeds, sumac, and olive oil, then baked in our oven until golden. At $6.95 it is a filling, budget-friendly pick for Langley students.

Vegetable-topped manaeesh fresh from the oven
Oven-Bakedhalal

Lahm Bi Ajin Manaeesh

$8.95

Thin, crispy flatbread topped with seasoned halal ground beef, finely diced onions, fresh parsley, and Middle Eastern spices. Baked in our oven until the edges crackle. Often called Lebanese pizza -- easy to order in a batch for team dinners, study groups, and post-game celebrations. At $8.95 it feeds a student and still leaves room in the budget for a smoothie.

Creamy hummus with olive oil, sumac, and mint
Must Tryveg | gf

Hummus

$4.95

Chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic, finished with olive oil and a dash of paprika. Served with warm pita bread. A perfect shared appetizer when a group of Langley friends pulls up together after school.

Fresh-blended smoothie flight with savory hand pies
Energy Boostveg | gf

Avocado Boost

$5.95

A rich, creamy smoothie made with ripe avocado, milk, honey, and mixed nuts. Packed with healthy fats and protein. A good pick for Langley students who need a quick energy boost between after-school activities, alongside a pie or pita. At $5.95 it pairs naturally with any savory item on the menu and turns a snack run into a complete meal.

Quick Price Reference -- Langley HS Student Menu

Chicken Shawarma Pita$9.95
Beef Shawarma Pita$9.95
Falafel Pita$8.95
Chicken Shawarma Shrak$11.45
Beef Shawarma Shrak$11.45
Chicken Shawarma Bowl$12.45
Beef Shawarma Bowl$12.45
Falafel Bowl$10.45
Zaatar Manaeesh$6.95
Cheese Manaeesh$7.95
Lahm Bi Ajin Manaeesh$8.95
Sfiha Pie$2.95
Cheese Pie$2.95
Spinach Pie$2.95
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Getting Here

Driving Directions from the Langley HS Area

Taza is located at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041. Here are turn-by-turn directions from Langley High School and nearby landmarks.

Langley High School (6520 Georgetown Pike)

15 min

Head south on Georgetown Pike toward Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road). Turn right onto VA-123 South. Merge onto I-495 South (Capital Beltway) toward Richmond. Take exit 50B onto US-50 East (Arlington Boulevard). Turn right onto Seminary Road. Taza is located in the shopping center on the right at 5820 Seminary Rd. Free parking directly in front.

Downtown McLean

12 min

From downtown McLean on Old Chain Bridge Road, take Old Dominion Drive or Dolley Madison Boulevard (VA-123 South) to I-495 South. Take exit 50B onto US-50 East, then turn right onto Seminary Road. McLean parents doing school pickup often swing by Taza on the way home.

Tysons Corner Center

15 min

Head south on Chain Bridge Road (VA-123). Merge onto I-495 South toward Richmond. Take exit 50B onto US-50 East (Arlington Boulevard). Turn right onto Seminary Road. Taza is in the shopping center on the right. A common stop for Langley families who combine errands at Tysons with a food pickup.

Great Falls Village Centre

20 min

Head south on Georgetown Pike (VA-193) toward McLean. Turn right onto VA-123 South (Chain Bridge Road). Merge onto I-495 South, take exit 50B onto US-50 East, and turn right onto Seminary Road. Great Falls families with students at Langley can make the drive for shawarma and manaeesh.

Falls Church / Seven Corners

5 min

From Seven Corners, head west on Leesburg Pike briefly, then turn onto Seminary Road heading east. Taza is in the shopping center on the left at 5820 Seminary Rd. The shortest trip on this list -- some Langley families live in the Falls Church area and are here in minutes.

Vienna / Maple Avenue

18 min

Head east on Maple Avenue (VA-123) toward Tysons. Merge onto I-495 South, take exit 50B onto US-50 East, and turn right onto Seminary Road. Langley students who live in Vienna find this route straightforward and mostly highway.

Service Area

Areas We Serve Near Langley High School

Taza serves customers from across the McLean corridor and throughout Northern Virginia. Here is a breakdown by area with approximate drive times.

McLean / Georgetown Pike

12-15 min

Downtown McLean, the Georgetown Pike corridor, and the neighborhoods surrounding Langley High School. Under 15 minutes via Route 123 to I-495 South. McLean families with Langley students can order ahead online for pickup.

Great Falls

20 min

Great Falls Village, the Riverbend area, and the residential neighborhoods along Georgetown Pike and Walker Road. About 20 minutes via Georgetown Pike to Route 123 and I-495. Great Falls parents can pick up Taza orders after school events at Langley.

Tysons Corner

15 min

Tysons Corner Center, Tysons Galleria, and the surrounding office and residential areas along Routes 7 and 123. A 15-minute drive via I-495. Langley families in the Tysons area can combine a Taza stop with school pickup.

Falls Church / Seven Corners

5 min

Our home base. Taza sits on Seminary Road in Falls Church, just minutes from Seven Corners, Bailey's Crossroads, and the Skyline area. The closest neighborhood on this list.

Arlington / East Falls Church

8 min

East Falls Church, Westover, and the neighborhoods along Washington Boulevard. Under 10 minutes via local roads. Arlington residents who attend Langley HS events stop by on the way home.

Vienna

18 min

Maple Avenue, Church Street, and the residential areas surrounding Vienna town center. About 18 minutes via Route 123 to I-495 South. Vienna families with Langley students can order ahead online for pickup.

Merrifield / Mosaic District

10 min

The Mosaic District, Merrifield Town Center, and the neighborhoods along Gallows Road. Just 10 minutes from Taza. A quick stop for anyone in the Merrifield area heading to or from Langley HS.

Pimmit Hills / Dunn Loring

10 min

The communities along Gallows Road and Route 7 between Tysons and Falls Church. A quick 10-minute drive south to Seminary Road. Some Langley students live in this area and consider Taza their neighborhood restaurant.

5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041

(703) 340-1014

11:00 AM - 12:00 AM -- Open 7 Days a Week

How to Order

Get Food from Taza to the Langley HS Area

Four ways to get your food -- order online for pickup, call ahead, dine in, or book catering with delivery. Choose the option that fits your schedule.

Online Pickup

Order on our website, skip the line, and pick up your food hot and ready. Free parking at our Seminary Road location. Langley families are here in about 15 minutes.

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Call Ahead

Call (703) 340-1014 to place a pickup order by phone, or to ask about catering for 10 to 200+ guests with delivery available.

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Dine In

Eat at Taza in Bailey's Crossroads, on Seminary Road, with free parking at the door. Open 7 days, 11 AM to midnight.

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Catering for Groups

Catering for 10 to 200+ guests, with delivery available. Shawarma, falafel, sides, and desserts. Perfect for Langley team dinners, graduation parties, and school events. Call (703) 340-1014.

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Inside Taza -- Your Langley HS Food Destination

Fresh food, authentic preparation, welcoming atmosphere.

Creamy hummus with olive oil, sumac, and mint - Taza restaurant near Langley High School McLean VA
Fresh-blended smoothie flight with a falafel salad bowl - Taza restaurant near Langley High School McLean VA
Fresh-blended smoothie flight with savory hand pies - Taza restaurant near Langley High School McLean VA
Dessert platter: baklava, basbousa, and rice pudding - Taza restaurant near Langley High School McLean VA
Fresh-blended smoothie flight, overhead view - Taza restaurant near Langley High School McLean VA
Sesame-topped baked pastry roll - Taza restaurant near Langley High School McLean VA
Vegetable-topped manaeesh fresh from the oven - Taza restaurant near Langley High School McLean VA
Baklava pieces on a serving plate - Taza restaurant near Langley High School McLean VA
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Common Questions

Food Near Langley High School -- FAQ

Answers to the questions Langley HS students and parents ask most often about our food, prices, delivery, and catering.

Taza Shawarma & Falafel, located at 5820 Seminary Rd in Falls Church, serves the Langley High School community with fresh, halal Mediterranean food. The drive from Langley HS (6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean) takes approximately 15 minutes via Route 123 South and I-495 South to US-50 East. The kitchen is 100% halal, and the menu includes over 40 items starting at $2.95. Langley students, parents, and families can stop in after school.
Taza is located at 5820 Seminary Rd in Falls Church -- approximately 15 minutes from Langley High School via Route 123 South to I-495 South to US-50 East (Arlington Boulevard), then right onto Seminary Road. The route is mostly highway, making it a quick and straightforward drive. From downtown McLean, about 12 minutes. Free parking is available directly in front of the restaurant.
Absolutely. Oven-baked pies (sfiha, spinach, cheese, zaatar) are $2.95 each. Za'atar manaeesh is $6.95. Falafel pita is $8.95. Chicken or beef shawarma pita is $9.95. Fries are $3.95. Two Langley students can split pies, fries, and a pita without a big bill. These are everyday menu prices, not limited-time deals.
Everyday orders are pickup: order online for pickup through Clover. For group orders such as team dinners or school events, catering for 10 to 200+ guests includes delivery with advance notice. Call (703) 340-1014 to arrange catering or large-group delivery.
Taza offers a full menu with over 40 items that work for students. Good student picks include Chicken Shawarma Pita ($9.95), Falafel Pita ($8.95), Chicken Shawarma Bowl ($12.45), Za'atar Manaeesh ($6.95), Cheese Manaeesh ($7.95), Lahm Bil Ajin ($8.95), Sfiha Pie ($2.95), Cheese Pie ($2.95), Chicken Tenders ($7.95), Fries ($3.95), Avocado Boost Smoothie ($5.95). Shawarma is carved off the spit and falafel is fried to order.
Yes, 100% of the food at Taza is halal. Every piece of chicken and beef is halal, and no pork is served. Muslim students and families from Langley High School and the greater McLean community eat here with complete confidence.
Taza is open from 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM (midnight), seven days a week. This means Langley students can come after school, after practice, after evening study sessions, or even after late events. Midnight closing gives you room for late plans.
Yes. Our falafel (pita, shrak wrap, or bowl), hummus, baba ghanouj, labneh, za'atar manaeesh, cheese manaeesh, spinach manaeesh, spinach pies, cheese pies, and veggie pies are all vegetarian. The falafel is fried to order. Vegan students can order falafel with hummus base and tahini dressing for a fully plant-based meal. Ask at the counter if you are unsure about an item.
Yes. Taza provides catering for team dinners, graduation parties, club celebrations, parent nights, and school events of all sizes. We cater for 10 to 200+ guests with shawarma, falafel, hummus, sides, drinks, and desserts. Everything is halal. Contact us at (703) 340-1014 or visit tazava.com to request a custom catering quote for delivery to any McLean or Langley HS area address.
Yes. Taza is located in a shopping center at 5820 Seminary Rd with a large free parking lot directly in front of the restaurant. Parking is free, right at the door. Langley students and parents can park, order, eat, and be on their way quickly -- or stay and use the dining room for a study session.

Langley HS Food Guide

The Complete Guide to Food Near Langley High School

The After-School Food Problem for Langley HS Students

Langley High School occupies a beautiful campus on Georgetown Pike in McLean, but the surrounding area is largely residential. Unlike schools situated in commercial districts with walkable restaurants, Langley students face a genuine food desert when the final bell rings. Georgetown Pike does not have a row of quick-service restaurants. The closest commercial clusters are in downtown McLean or along Route 123 toward Tysons -- and those options are dominated by national chains at McLean prices.

For students who want something genuinely fresh and affordable, the options within a five-minute radius of Langley HS are minimal. That is why Taza is worth the drive for an after-school meal. The 15-minute drive is mostly highway, the food is ready fast, and the prices are built around value rather than zip code markups. A student can eat a complete Mediterranean meal for less than the cost of a chain burger combo.

What Makes Taza Different from Chain Restaurants Near McLean

The fundamental difference is preparation method. At Taza, shawarma cooks on a traditional vertical spit. The exterior caramelizes while the interior stays moist. When you order, the meat is carved off the spit directly into your pita, wrap, or bowl. This is not chicken cooked on a flat grill and rebranded as shawarma. The texture, flavor, and moisture content are fundamentally different.

The same attention applies across the entire menu. Falafel is fried to order. Pita, manaeesh, and pies are baked in the oven. In store you choose from 14 free toppings, built at the counter the way you want them. These are physical differences you can taste in the first bite.

Price is the other differentiator. Taza is counter service with the prices posted. Pies are $2.95. A falafel pita is $8.95. A chicken shawarma bowl with rice, protein, and toppings is $12.45. For a student feeding themselves after school, those prices make Taza a practical choice.

Student-Friendly Meals at Taza

Budget matters for high school students, whether they are spending their own money or working within what parents give them for food. Taza is built around the idea that quality and affordability are not mutually exclusive. A za'atar manaeesh -- an oven-baked flatbread with dried thyme, sesame, sumac, and olive oil -- costs $6.95. A sfiha meat pie is $2.95. A cheese pie or spinach pie is $2.95. A student can eat two pies and a side of fries and walk away genuinely full.

For a heartier meal, the chicken shawarma pita is $9.95 and comes loaded with freshly carved shawarma, garlic sauce, pickled turnips, and vegetables. The falafel pita is $8.95. The bowls, which include a base of rice or greens plus protein and toppings, start with the falafel bowl $10.45. Add a smoothie at $5.95 for a complete meal with a drink.

Catering for Langley HS Events, Teams, and Celebrations

Langley High School has a strong athletic program, active clubs, and an engaged parent community. That means team dinners, end-of-season celebrations, booster events, and graduation parties happen regularly throughout the school year. Taza caters these events for 10 to 200+ guests, with delivery available, and the whole menu is halal.

Catering orders can include shawarma, falafel, hummus and pita, pie assortments, sides, and desserts, with delivery to your location available. Call (703) 340-1014 to discuss your Langley HS event and get a custom quote.

Good Orders for Langley HS Families

Chicken Shawarma Pita$9.95

Carved off the spit to order

Falafel Pita$8.95

Vegetarian, fried to order

Chicken Shawarma Bowl$12.45

Langley athletes' protein-packed go-to

Zaatar Manaeesh$6.95

Oven-baked, budget friendly

Lahm Bi Ajin Manaeesh$8.95

Easy to order in a batch for team dinners

Avocado Boost$5.95

Post-practice energy smoothie

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Langley HS Families' Choice

Fresh Food, 15 Minutes from Langley High School

Shawarma carved from the spit. Crispy falafel made to order. Oven-baked manaeesh and pies from $2.95. Over 40 menu items, all 100% halal. Student-friendly prices, open 11 AM to midnight, seven days a week.

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5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 2204111:00 AM - 12:00 AM100% Halal